Jason has been unemployed for three months. When his wife asked him why he was not looking for a job, Jason responded, "If I am lucky, I will get my old job back." Jason would be considered as having:
A) an external locus of control.
B) high conscientiousness.
C) a high Mach attitude.
D) an internal locus of control.
E) none of these.

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Jason's belief that his job search is dependent on luck suggests that he has an external locus of control, meaning that he attributes the outcomes of his life to external factors (in this case, luck) rather than his own actions or abilities. This is a common attitude among those who feel helpless or powerless in their situations, and it can hinder their motivation to take initiative in improving their circumstances.

Jason Has Been Unemployed for Three Months